In the beta, users selected on a spectrum, how attracted they were to masculinity, or to femininity, and did the same to romantic attraction separating them out make the website inclusive to asexual folk. Like queerness, Halpern knows that Jewish identity is a spectrum, or rather a huge series of intersecting spectra.

And while the personal matchmaking will be a draw to the site, users will also have the ability to opt for an algorithm-only option. There are a lot of aspects of the project up in the air. While open to some sort of sponsor, the site will almost certainly be pay-to-use to sustain itself. In the meantime, as start up capital, Halpern is making the very Jewish move of liquidating her Bat Mitzvah assets. And so, Halpern is currently looking for a new name when the site officially launches. Current ideas include: Halpern ran the beta version of the website for about two weeks last month.

The test program, using matchmaking volunteers from Orthodox LGBT organization Eshel and beyond, featured about 30 queer women around Canada and the U.

We Get to Know the Real You

In the meantime, though, word is out. And for gay, trans, asexual, whatever you are that makes it difficult to use traditional dating sites in your quest for Jewish love, Halpern is happy to help. Gabriela Geselowitz is a writer and the former editor of Jewcy. Loves Tarantino. Trying to stick to the Keto diet. Believes if given the necessary power he could solve the Israeli-Palestinian crisis.

Wears Allbirds. Listens to Pod Save America. Nice forearms. He eats at non-kosher restaurants, but only dairy. Lives with eight men in a seven-bedroom apartment in the Heights, and all of them are studying at Hadar.

The Ramah Guy Won color wars. Has read all the biographies of all the prime ministers of Israel. Cries when his team loses. Constantly re-applying Chapstick. Forgets to vote in national elections. So serious that he brings tefillin on your date so he can daven shacharis after he sleeps over at your apartment. You should probably order a salad.

Just so you know!!! Claims to have read Rebecca Solnit. Prefers women who are five feet tall.

The Good-looking, Respectful Orthodox Professional: Whoops too late — married to that gorgeous girl whose Instagram you follow. Second child on the way. Just not ready to date seriously yet. Always volunteers to make kiddush on Friday nights. Will challenge you to a game of Settlers of Catan. Has the Sefaria app on his phone. The Woke Guy Claims to be polyamorous; actually just graduated college a virgin, and now at 28 and suddenly experiencing dating success is trying to make the most of it. Gail Laguna, a spokeswoman for the company, said the new feature was part of a general upgrade that included instant messaging and video chat.

Although JDate has no official count, a recent search of the site pulled up profiles of gay men and 57 lesbians in the five boroughs. Many of the city's Jewish singles said they welcomed the expansion of the site. A gay outreach program was among the first created at the center when it was founded on the Upper West Side 15 years ago. Rosner, the graphic designer, has so far had two dates through the service. With the first date, there was no chemistry, he said, and the second one went worse. Rosner admitted with a groan.

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